Book excerpt: The must-read summary of Patrick Hynes's book: “In Defense of the Religious Right: Why Conservative Christians are the Lifeblood of the Republican Party and Why That Terrifies the Democrats”. This complete summary of "In Defense of the Religious Right" by Patrick Hynes, a Republican consultant, outlines his examination of the myths about the religious right in American politics. He reveals the truth about their goals, positioning and demographics. Added-value of this summary: • Save time • Understand the religious right in America • Expand your knowledge of American politics To learn more, read "In Defense of the Religious Right" and discover how the religious right influences American politics, and why many people are wrong about them.